Without you, there'll be no Nigeria — Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has on the occasion marking the nation's 2020 Democracy Day celebration, said the only reason Nigeria is still a country is because of Nigerians who work tirelessly to sustain it amidst tremendous challenges facing the country throughout its 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration


He also said that his commitment to addressing the "nation’s daunting challenges, especially insecurity, economy and corruption" remains unwavering.

He said, "The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country. This day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our journey as a nation, our achievements and struggles.

"This day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our journey as a nation, our achievements and struggles.



"It is a day to honour our founding fathers who toiled to establish our republic and every Nigerian who has worked tirelessly to sustain it.

"Sustaining our democracy thus far has been a collective struggle, and I congratulate all Nigerians and particularly leaders of our democratic institutions on their resilience and determination to ensure that Nigeria remains a shining example of democracy.

"In my 2019 Democracy Day address, I promised to frontally address the nation’s daunting challenges, especially insecurity, economy and corruption. I therefore find it necessary to give an account of my stewardship on this day.


"We have recorded notable achievements in the course of implementing our nine priority objectives and are establishing a solid foundation for future success."